SECOND MEETING OF THE
RACE RELATIONS COMMITTEE FOR 2008
TOWN OF
Ontario Room,
MINUTES
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ATTENDANCE: Committee Jobson
Easow, Chair Rochelle
Bowmile Heather
Christian-Simmonds Ghulam
A. Sajan Nisha Mehta Jobson Easow Councillor
L. Kanapathi Staff Chris Raynor, Committee Clerk |
Regrets Regional
Councillor T. Wong Kevin Koo Linda Stewart Sharon Laing, Director of Human Resources Jason Tsien |
1.
BILL 124
AND FOREIGN TRAINED PROFESSIONALS
Committee was advised that Dan Leinwand, and Susan Brooks,
Policy Advisors, Ministry of Citizen and Immigration, are unable to attend.
They will be available for the March 3, 2008 meeting.
2. MINUTES OF THE FIRST
COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON
THE TOWN OF
That
the minutes of the Town of
CARRIED
3. IMPACT
OF BILL 130 ON TOWN COMMITTEES (UPDATE)
There was brief discussion
regarding the Bill 130 requirements. It was agreed there will be little impact
on the regular operations of the Committee.
4. SUB-COMMITTEE UPDATES
a) Events
There
was considerable discussion surrounding the Many Faces of Markham event.
Committee was advised that packages regarding the poster contest have been sent
to schools. A couple of groups have been contacted about performing, including
flamenco and Sri Lankan dance groups. Vedic Cultural Centre won the contest to
perform a diversity play.
There
was also discussion about a strategy to engage media interest as well as
whether performers could be sponsored for their performances.
Judging
of the writing contest will happen on
b) Policy
There was brief discussion
surrounding the composition and mandate of the Committee. It was agreed that
the Committee should be more proactive in assisting Council on policy issues.
It was suggested that the Committee should be comprised of one representative
from each Ward and that each Ward Councillor could then consult on relevant
issues.
5. NEW BUSINESS
Members agreed to discuss
the UNESCO Coalition of Canadian Municipalities Against
Discrimination and Racism Program at the next meeting.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at